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This 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 race car was purchased new by racing team and parts supply company TRG (The Racer’s Group) in 2014. Power is from a 4.7-liter V8 mated to a 6-speed paddle-shifted ASM transmission and features include a Recaro seat and a MoTeC C125 color display. The windshield and several body panels were replaced in 2017, as were a rebuilt transmission, new clutch, and brake pads. The car saw success in the Pirelli World Challenge in 2016 but afterward was mostly limited to arrive-and-drive events. The Aston Martin is reported by the seller to be eligible for participation in the SCCA and NASA as of 2018. In August 2017, the car was involved in a crash during an Arrive and Drive event and damage was professionally repaired. This GT4 shows 20k miles on the odometer and is offered on a bill of sale.

The exterior is painted in white, but currently covered in a matte red and black vinyl wrap with sponsorship livery. The stock spoiler and 40mm front splitter are fitted as seen above. The hood and rear hatch feature quick-release mechanisms and a four-post air jack system is fitted to the chassis. Repair work in August 2017 included:

Passenger door

Right rocker

Oil Pan

Engine dampener

A wheel

Front splitter

Front high camber subframe. (needs high camber uprights to take full advantage)

The stripped interior features a Recaro seat, radio, and small pump which could be connected to a drink bottle. The included Sabelt six-point harness expires in 2018, and the FIA compliant extinguisher system will need service for 2019. A MoTeC C125 color display was added along with other modifications to make the car legal for IMSA and PWC racing.

The 4.7-liter V8 was rated for 425 horsepower when new and sends its power to the rear wheels by way of a 6-speed paddle-shifted ASM transmission. At 1,149 miles, the engine was replaced for the 2015-2016 racing seasons. In 2016, the original engine was reinstalled a tests reportedly showed 0-3% leak down and 120 psi across all cylinders. The engine is now believed to have roughly 3k miles on it. In July 2017, a rebuilt transmission was installed. A new ProDrive twin-plate clutch, slave cylinder, rear brake pads, and fender liners were installed following a shakedown test at Laguna Seca in fall 2017.

The video above shows the car being started and driven away. The seller’s mechanic recommends replacing the battery, but it is reportedly capable of starting the car on a bi-monthly basis.

The straight pipe exhaust can be seen above. The Bosch adjustable ABS and traction control allows for 12 different settings. Alcon two-piece brake rotors replace the original units in the rear while the stock AMR/Brembo four-piston calipers reside at all four corners. Additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery below.

The car was previously used to race in Pirelli World Challenge events, with results including a win at Road America in 2016 with Derek DeBoer and second place in the Sportsman category of that year’s SprintX GTS Championship. It is said to be eligible for SCCA and NASA racing as of 2018. A video segment from The Drive in 2013 is provided here.